2801 E Camino Norberto, Tucson, AZ 85718

$2,995,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,797 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 374,614 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,995,000 List Date: 3/02/2026 Last Modified: 3/13/2026

Overview

Description

Set across more than six pristine protected acres in the Catalina Foothills, with uninterrupted 360-degree mountain, desert, and city vistas, the Ramada House stands as a singular offering -- iconic, private, and now permanently protected. Originally conceived by renowned architect Judith Chafee in 1975, this is widely regarded as her masterpiece and one of the most significant examples of Desert Modernism in the American Southwest. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and internationally studied, the Ramada House is more than a residence -- it is a landmark of American architectural history, reintroduced in its strongest and most compelling form. Qualified for reduced property taxes. Now fully restored and sensitively renovated by designer Casey W. Smith, the

Supplements: residence now stands in its most resolved architectural form -- its architectural integrity preserved, its systems and finishes thoughtfully elevated for modern living. Every refinement honors Chafee's original intent: disciplined geometry, filtered light, and architecture shaped by climate rather than trend. A monumental timber ramada -- Chafee's ...

Listing Details MLS# 22605636

Address Information

Street #
2801
Direction
E
Street Name
Camino Norberto
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85718
County
Pima
Country
USA

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Code
108-15-057C
Area
North
Subdivision
Catalina Foothills Estates
Comparable Only Listing
No
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
5301.82
Legal Description
From Parcel:001010010 /Catalina Foothills Estates Swly Ptn Lot 56 & Swly Ptn Lot 124 & Strip Lyg Wly & Adj Lot 56 Histor
Township
13
Community
None
Range
14
Section
17
Municipality/Zoning
Pima County - CR1
Fire Protection
Subscription
Fema Flood Zone
No
Municipal Flood Zone
No

General Property Information

Dwelling Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Status
Existing
Lot Dimensions
Irregular
Lot Acres
6.84
Lot Sqft
374614
Lot Size Source
Other
Combined SqFt
3797
Main House SqFt
3797
Source of SqFt
Assessor
# of Garage Spaces
2
# of Covered Prkng
2
Full Baths
3
1/2 Baths
Yes
Total Baths
4
Basement
No
# of Fireplaces
2
Year Built
1975
School District
Catalina Foothills
Elementary School
Manzanita
Middle School
Orange Grove
High School
Catalina Fthls
Horse Property
Yes - By Zoning
Horse Facilities
No
List Price/SqFt
788.78
Lot Size Price/SqFt
7.99
# of Carport Spaces
0

Property Features

Stories: Two Construction: Concrete Block Style: Contemporary; Modern Roof: Built-Up - Reflect Living Areas: Family Room; Living Room Dining Areas: Breakfast Nook; Formal Dining Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Oven; Induction Cooktop Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Separate Shower(s); Soaking Tub Additional Bathroom Features: Jack & Jill; Powder Room; Shower Only Laundry: Dryer; Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Washer Extra Room: Library; Storage Guest Facilities: None Interior Features: Built-in Features; High Ceilings; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedroom Plan; Storage Fireplace: Wood Burning Fireplace Location: Living Room Floor Covering: Concrete; Wood Window Covering: Stay Window Features: Double Pane Windows Technology: Telephone Main Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Main Heating: Natural Gas; Zoned Water Heater: Natural Gas Gas: Natural Sewer: Septic Water: Public Accessibility Option: None Security: Security Gate; None Pool: Heated Spa: None Fence: View Fence Landscape - Front: Decorative Gravel; Desert Plantings; Low Care; Natural Desert Landscape - Rear: Desert Plantings; Low Care; Natural Desert View: Desert; Panoramic; Sunset Road Type: Dirt Road Maintenance: County Driveway: Car(s) Pad RV Parking: None Exterior Features: Native Plants Lot Features: Adjacent to Wash; North/South Exposure Neighborhood Feature: Horses Allowed Assoc Fees Includes: None Assoc Amenities: None Terms: Cash; Submit Submit With Offer: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual; On-site Wastewater Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None

Contract Information

Method of Title
Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info
None

More Information

Showing Information

Directions
Camino Real & River North to Camino Norberto. West to address. OR Skyline & Campbell south to Camino Juan Paisano. East to Camino Real. South to Camino Norberto. West to address.

Kitchen Features

# of Ovens
Yes
Pantry
Cabinet
Appliance Color
Other
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Electric Oven
Yes
Induction Cooktop
Yes

Extra Room

Other
Chicken Coop/ WkShop
Library
Yes
Storage
Yes

Interior Features

Interior Steps Y/N
Y
Built-in Features
Yes
Storage
Yes
High Ceilings
Yes
Primary Downstairs
Yes
Split Bedroom Plan
Yes

Fireplace Location

Other
Library
Living Room
Yes

Electric

Electric Company
TEP

Water

Other
City of Tucson
Public
Yes

GarageCarport Feat

Attached Garage
Yes

Pool

Conventional
Yes
Heated
Yes

Driveway

Paved
Concrete
Car(s) Pad
Yes

Exterior Features

Front Faces
South
Native Plants
Yes

Subdivision Restrict

Age Restrictions
No
CC&Rs
No
Deed Restrictions
Yes

Home Protection

Offered
No

Gas

Natural
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Construction

Concrete Block
Yes

Style

Contemporary
Yes
Modern
Yes

Sewer

Septic
Yes

Roof

Built-Up - Reflect
Yes

Living Areas

Family Room
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Dining Areas

Breakfast Nook
Yes
Formal Dining Room
Yes

Fence

View Fence
Yes

View

City
Yes
Desert
Yes
Panoramic
Yes
Sunset
Yes

Road Type

Dirt
Yes

Road Maintenance

County
Yes

Primary Bathroom Features

Double Vanity
Yes
Separate Shower(s)
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes

Lot Features

Adjacent to Wash
Yes
North/South Exposure
Yes

Main Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Additional Bathroom Features

Jack & Jill
Yes
Powder Room
Yes
Shower Only
Yes

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Dryer Hookup
Yes
Washer
Yes

Main Heating

Natural Gas
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Guest Facilities

None
Yes

Association & Fees

HOA
Yes

Assoc Fees Includes

None
Yes

Fireplace

Wood Burning
Yes

Terms

Cash
Yes
Submit
Yes

Floor Covering

Concrete
Yes
Wood
Yes

Submit With Offer

Loan Pre-Qual
Yes
Lead Based Paint Disclosure
Yes
On-site Wastewater
Yes

Window Covering

Stay
Yes

Accessibility Option

None
Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows
Yes

Technology

Telephone
Yes

Security

Security Gate
Yes
None
Yes

Landscape - Front

Decorative Gravel
Yes
Desert Plantings
Yes
Low Care
Yes
Natural Desert
Yes

Landscape - Rear

Desert Plantings
Yes
Low Care
Yes
Natural Desert
Yes

Garage/Carport Feat

Electric Door Opener
Yes
Separate Storage Area
Yes

Patio/Deck

Balcony
Yes
Patio
Yes
Paver
Yes

Property Disclosures

Insurance Claims History Report
Yes
Seller Prop Disclosure
Yes

Spa

None
Yes

Special Conditions

None
Yes

RV Parking

None
Yes

Neighborhood Feature

Horses Allowed
Yes

Assoc Amenities

None
Yes
Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
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Last Updated: March - 13 - 2026
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